2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 360 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 360 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2148 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 121 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |